BMW M5 II (E34) photos

1988 — 1995 · sedan, wagon
19
photos
5
specifications
311–335
hp
5.9 s
best 0–100

About this generation

The final hand-built M5 featuring high-revving 3.6L and 3.8L inline-sixes and the iconic M5 Touring station wagon.

Produced from 1988 to 1995, the E34 M5 was the last M car crafted by hand at BMW Motorsport's Garching facility. Power evolved from a 3.6-liter to a 3.8-liter S38 inline-six, offering up to 347 hp, paired with adaptive M suspension and massive brakes.

Distinctive styling details like the turbine 'M System' wheel covers and aerodynamic lower skirts set it apart. The E34 generation also introduced the ultra-exclusive M5 Touring wagon, creating a legendary cult icon among high-performance load luggers.

Specifications

5 in 2 body styles

Sedan E34 3 specifications

4720 mm185.8 in
Length
1751 mm68.9 in
Width
1392 mm54.8 in
Height
2761 mm108.7 in
Wheelbase
460 l16.2 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
3.6
311hp(232 kW)
3.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 6.3 s
1988–1993
Torque
360 Nm (266 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3535 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
S38B36
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1670 kg (3682 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
3.8
335hp(250 kW)
3.8 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.9 s
1991–1994
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3795 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
S38B38
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1650 kg (3638 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
3.8
335hp(250 kW)
3.8 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.9 s
1994–1995
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3795 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
S38B38
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1650 kg (3638 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)

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Touring E34/2 2 specifications

4720 mm185.8 in
Length
1751 mm68.9 in
Width
1412 mm55.6 in
Height
2761 mm108.7 in
Wheelbase
460 l16.2 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
3.8
335hp(250 kW)
3.8 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.9 s
1992–1994
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3795 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
S38B38
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1720 kg (3792 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
3.8
335hp(250 kW)
3.8 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.9 s
1994–1995
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3795 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
S38B38
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1720 kg (3792 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)

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